Kennedy Maina Kinyua

KENNEDY MAINA KINYUA Virtual Assistant | Editor & Content Specialist | AI Data Annotator Kiambu, Kenya PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented and highly organised Virtual Assistant, Editor, and AI Data Annotator with 8+ years of experience supporting remote teams, managing operations, and delivering high-quality written and annotated outputs. A techsavvy professional comfortable navigating and adopting modern digital tools, AI platforms, and productivity software quickly and independently. Demonstrated leadership ability — having built and managed remote teams, coordinated multi-stakeholder projects, and driven operational excellence across multiple ventures. Reliable, self-motivated, and fluent in English with a consistent track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work remotely. CORE SKILLS Virtual Assistant & Administrative Calendar & Inbox Management Remote Team Coordination Report Writing & Documentation Stakeholder Communication Technology & Digital Tools Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Drive/Gmail/Calendar) Slack | Zoom | Notion | Jira Workflow Automation Tools CRM & Project Management Platforms Editorial & Content Editing & Proofreading SEO Content Writing Research & Report Writing Technical Editing NLP Classification Image Segmentation & Bounding Boxes Data QA & Validation AI Data Annotation Text, Image & Audio Labelling TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY Highly tech-savvy with the ability to independently learn, configure, and operate new digital tools and platforms with minimal onboarding time. Comfortable working across the following environments: • Productivity Suites: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Meet), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Collaboration & Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet • Project & Task Management: Notion, Jira, Trello, Asana • AI & Annotation Platforms: Experience with multiple annotation and AI model evaluation tools across text, image, and audio formats • Content & SEO Tools: On-page SEO implementation, keyword research, meta-data optimisation, CMS platforms • IT Foundations: Network configuration, structured cabling, hardware troubleshooting, SAP & enterprise software configuration • Quick adopter of new platforms and AI tools — actively keep up with emerging remote work technologies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Virtual Assistant — Operations & Communications | Angaza Elimu (Remote) 2021 – 2025 | Part-Time • Managed complex calendar scheduling and meeting coordination for a remote leadership team, ensuring efficient use of time and zero scheduling conflicts. • Served as the primary communication point for internal and external stakeholders — drafting professional correspondence, managing high-volume inboxes, and ensuring timely follow-ups. • Coordinated distributed team workflows using Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom, leveraging tech proficiency to troubleshoot platform issues and optimise team processes. • Prepared detailed reports, meeting summaries, and documentation to a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality. • Proactively identified workflow inefficiencies and introduced tool-based solutions to streamline repetitive administrative tasks. Editor, Lead Proofreader & Content Team Lead | Saplico Enterprises (Remote) 2016 – Present • Lead and manage a remote team of 6 content contributors — assigning tasks, setting quality standards, providing editorial feedback, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-volume projects. • Review and edit all written content for grammar, clarity, tone, brand voice, and factual accuracy, maintaining consistently high editorial standards across all client deliverables. • Implement on-page SEO strategies (meta-data, heading structure, internal linking, keyword integration) using digital tools to improve content performance. • Use project management tools to track content pipelines, deadlines, and contributor performance across multiple simultaneous client projects. • Onboard and train new contributors, developing editorial guidelines and workflow documentation to maintain consistency at scale. Freelance AI Data Annotator | Remote Contract Work 2023 – Present • Label and categorise complex datasets across Text, Image, Audio, and Video formats to precise project specifications, supporting machine learning model development. • Perform image segmentation, bounding box annotation, and text classification for computer vision and NLP projects. • Conduct rigorous data validation and quality auditing, consistently meeting 100% accuracy benchmarks across all projects. • Quickly learn and navigate new annotation platforms and tools, adapting to varied project requirements with minimal onboarding time. • Identify and escalate edge cases and ambiguous data points, collaborating with project teams to refine annotation protocols. Director & Operations Lead | Lyko Works Limited 2020 – Present • Lead all business operations including procurement, client management, financial oversight, and project delivery for a construction and general supplies firm. • Build and lead project teams — coordinating personnel, delegating tasks, and maintaining accountability across multiple concurrent contracts. • Manage financial obligations including budgeting, payroll, and tax compliance, demonstrating strong administrative and organisational discipline. IT Support Intern | Kenya Ports Authority July – September 2016 • Configured enterprise software (SAP, MS Outlook, MS Forefront), executed structured cabling, and resolved network infrastructure issues — building a strong technical foundation. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Leadership is a consistent thread throughout Kennedy's career — across entrepreneurship, team management, and civic roles: • Built and leads a 6-person remote editorial team at Saplico Enterprises — managing performance, quality, and delivery across high-volume content projects. • Founded and directs Lyko Works Limited — overseeing operations, finances, client relationships, and a field workforce across multiple active contracts. • Served as Acting Vice President of ENACTUS Kenya, Moi University Chapter — leading student teams in national entrepreneurship and social impact competitions. • Appointed Deputy Presiding Officer by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2017 General Elections — a role requiring integrity, leadership under pressure, and strict procedural compliance. • Consistently entrusted with team coordination roles across all professional environments, demonstrating natural leadership and the ability to motivate and align diverse teams toward shared goals. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • 4+ years of remote virtual assistant experience — managing communications, calendars, and documentation for distributed teams with consistently high satisfaction. • Built and managed a 6-person remote editorial team delivering high-volume, quality-assured content projects on time and to client specifications. • Maintained 100% annotation accuracy benchmarks across multiple AI data labelling projects spanning text, image, and audio datasets. • Self-taught and independently adopted multiple new platforms and AI tools across different roles, demonstrating strong tech adaptability. • Founded and grew two active businesses — demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership, financial management, and operational resilience. EDUCATION Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Telecommunications) Moi University | 2012 – 2017 | Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Nairobi School | 2008 – 2011 | Mean Grade: A- (80 Points) LANGUAGES English — Fluent (C2) | Swahili — Native PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Graduate Engineer — Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya • Acting Vice President — ENACTUS Kenya, Moi University (2015/2016) • Deputy Presiding Officer — IEBC, 2017 General Elections REFERENCES Available upon request.